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=== False dilemma === Irreducible complexity is at its core an argument against evolution. If truly irreducible systems are found, the argument goes, then [[intelligent design]] must be the correct explanation for their existence. However, this conclusion is based on the assumption that current [[evolution]]ary theory and intelligent design are the only two valid models to explain life, a [[false dilemma]].<ref>[http://www.talkdesign.org/faqs/icdmyst/ICDmyst.html IC and Evolution] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040813171254/http://www.talkdesign.org/faqs/icdmyst/ICDmyst.html |date=2004-08-13 }} makes the point that: if "irreducible complexity" is tautologically redefined to allow a valid argument that [[intelligent design]] is the correct explanation for life then there is no such thing as "irreducible complexity" in the mechanisms of life; while, if we use the unmodified original definition then "irreducible complexity" has nothing whatever to do with evolution.</ref><ref>The Court in ''[[Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District|Dover]]'' noted that this implicit assumption of the defendant school board created a "flawed and illogical contrived dualism" (Opinion p. 64).</ref>
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